How far is Granite Bay, CA from San Jose, CA?

The driving distance from Granite Bay, CA to San Jose, CA is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.6 mi
02h 28m
Flight
106.11 mi
170.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.11 mi
Kilometers
170.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.6 mi
Kilometers
235.93 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Wed, Apr 22, 8:54 PM PDT
Return by in Granite Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Bay
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive San Jose
Wed, Apr 22, 8:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Bay
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Suisun
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From Granite Bay
70.1 mi
01h 14m
To San Jose
76.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Bay and San Jose.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Bay and San Jose.

  1. 1

    Start on Auburn Folsom Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Auburn Folsom Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Douglas Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.2 mi · 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose

    3211 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    31 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 262

    866 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street

    991 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Julian Street

    151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    60 m · 7 sec · North Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Bay and San Jose.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44.3 mi · 30%
Donald D Doyle Highway
32.4 mi · 22%
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 9%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 8%
Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 6%
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.2 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
01h 14m from Granite Bay
Leave By
1:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Granite Bay and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granite Bay to San Jose?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Granite Bay and 76.6 miles from San Jose.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Granite Bay and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.

Stop Ideas Near Suisun

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Suisun, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suisun.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

20 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

22 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

26 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Bay and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 106.11 mi (170.77 km).

Granite Bay

#1 Granite Bay

Census-designated place in California, USA

Population20,402
Coordinates38.7632300, -121.1638400
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
San Jose

#2 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.

Population1,013,616
Coordinates37.3393900, -121.8949600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn Folsom Road (-121.164055, 38.763228)
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $31.36 $62.72
Premium $6.24 $32.28 $64.55
Diesel $7.57 $39.12 $78.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Bay and San Jose. The current time is 18:26:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.